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  2. AT THE FRONT.

    It ia now a fortnight almost since we left Kroonstad, about as eventful a fortnight as one could wish to go through. French's cavalry, supported by Hutton and Hamilton's Mounted ...

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  3. THE WAR FREE STATE OFFICIALS SURRUNDER.

    All the members of ex-President Steyn's Government of the late Orange Free State have surrendered to the British. The ex-members of his Government are ...

    Article : 62 words
  4. SECOND EDITION

    The Legislative Assembly continued its sitting after the first edit on of the "Herald" had gone to press. The COLONIAL SECRETARY in moning the ...

    Article : 163 words
  5. FEDERATION. THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

    In referring to the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, tho "Temps," a Paris paper, states that a great nation is thus born. ...

    Article : 45 words
  6. CHINA. TIENTSIN HARD PRESSED

    Vice-Admiral Sir E. H. Seymour reports that the Chinese forces are pressing the allies hard at Tientsin. General Ma, commanding the Chinese ...

    Article : 85 words
  7. THE ROYAL ASSENT TO THE BILL.

    Sir W. J. Lyne, at the earliest opportunity after the meeting of the Legislative Assombly yesterday afternoon, informed tho House that he had received the following communication from his Excellency ...

    Article : 643 words
  8. WITH THE BUSHMEN.

    On Friday, May 11, 50 officers, non-commissioned officers, and men, under the command of Captain T. Machattie, of C squadron, left Marandellas Camp for Bulawayo per route march. Captain Dibbs, New ...

    Article : 2,666 words
  9. QUEENSLAND. DEFENCES OF THE COLONY.

    The Government is making provision on the Estimates to increase the defonces of the colony in accardance with the suggestions made some time ago. The necessary steps will be taken to ...

    Article : 317 words
  10. THE ATTACK ON RUSTENBURG.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 62 words
  11. PRINCE TUAN'S EXCUSES.

    Prince Tuan, who was reported to have asized the reins of Government at Peking, on June 29 circulated on edict in Peking directing the Chinese ambassadors to ...

    Article : 164 words
  12. ORIGIN AND OBJECTS OF THE BOXERS.

    A correspondent of the "London Times" writing respecting the origin and objects of the Boxer organisation says:—"The seizure of Kiao-chau by Germany as one of the measures of punishment for ...

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  13. A COMMANDANT KILLED.

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  14. AUSTRALASIAN PRISONERS RELEASED.

    When the British occupied Pretoria 65 members of the Australasian forces taken prisoners by the Boers were released. ...

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  15. PRETORIA-JOHANNESBURG RAILWAY THREATENED.

    The Boers are making demonstrations on the railway line between Pretoria and Johannesburg. The troops on that portion of the lines of communication have been ...

    Article : 41 words
  16. BENEFITS FROM THE RAINS.

    The late rains have had a wonderful effect on the western country. In the last 10 days the Railway Department has had orders for the trucking of 144,000 sheep to the coast cancelled, ...

    Article : 54 words
  17. INCIDENTS OF THE MARCH.

    Major J. R. Garey has received from a member of the Bushmen's Contingent a letter from Bulawayo, dated May 22, from which the following extracts have been taken:— ...

    Article : 467 words
  18. NEW ZEALAND.

    The pioneer vessel of what is expected to be a large timber trade between New Zealand and Sydney left Mokau on Tuesday for Sydney. The annual sheep returns show that the number ...

    Article : 53 words
  19. DAMAGING TELEGRAPH LINES.

    The eldest son of Commandant Snyman has been arrested at Zeerust, and 170 of his cattle have been captured. Two Boer officials at Krugersdorp have ...

    Article : 55 words
  20. REBELS AND TROOPS DISPERSING.

    Li Hung Chang, telegraphing from Canton on July 10, states that the soldiers and the rebate surrounding the legations at Peking are gradually dispersing. ...

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  21. FEDERAL ELECTORATES IN QUEENSLAND.

    Owing to the uncertainty regarding the inclusion of Western Australia in the Commonwealth the Government has been unable to go on with the division of this colony into federal electorates. If Western ...

    Article : 86 words
  22. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A terrible gun fatality occurred at Warringap near Pinjarrah, yesterday morning A man named W[?] Bird was endeavouring to remove a charge from a muzzle-leading gun which was ...

    Article : 159 words
  23. FORTY THOUSAND MANCHU TROOPS IN MOTION.

    The Governor of Port Arthur, the Russian possession in the Leao Tong peninsala, telegraphs that a small Russian force on July 9 encountered 40,000 ...

    Article : 77 words
  24. SIR JOHN FORREST.

    It is understood that in the event of the Commonwealth Act being adopted by the people of Westorn Australia, the Prumier of that colony (Sir John Forrest) will be a candidate for a sent in the House of ...

    Article : 71 words
  25. BOER PEACE DELEGATES AT PARIS.

    The Boor Peace Delegates, Messrs. Fischer, Wolmarans, and Wessels, whose journey to the United States, asking for intervention proved a failure, have arrived ...

    Article : 61 words
  26. THE GUNBOAT PROTECTOR.

    Pending the receipt of a reply from the Imperial authorities to the messages forwarded by the Governor, on behalf of the South Australian Government, regarding the manning of the Protector and the ...

    Article : 60 words
  27. MESSGE FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Governer despatched to the Secretary of State ter the Colonies to-dav the following message:— "Ministers and people ask me, through you, to convey to her Majesty their most grateful ...

    Article : 100 words
  28. BOXERS IN THE CHE-KIANG PROVINCE.

    The spread of the Boxers is causing great anxiety at Wenchau, a treaty port in the Che-kiang province. ...

    Article : 26 words
  29. THE UNITED STATES.

    The Now York "World" states that a plot by Cuban Spaniards to assassinate President M'Kinley has been discovered. The existence of the plot, the "World" ...

    Article : 57 words
  30. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Assembly to-day there was a long discussion on the second reading of the bill providing that [?] member of Parliament shall forfeit bis seat on aocepting a commission in the Imperial ...

    Article : 209 words
  31. THE SITUATION.

    It appears that all the members of the administration which governed the late Orange Free State, what time it was free and independent under the suzerainty of Great Britain, have now ...

    Article : 478 words
  32. TREATMENT OF INVALIDED COLONIALS.

    Corporal Hamilton, one of the returned New Zeukuiders, statis that the military authorities paid no attention to the colonials, and as far as they were concerned he and his mates might have gone on ...

    Article : 150 words
  33. CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. CHAMBERLAIN.

    The Lieutenant-Governor, at the request ot the Premier, cabled to-day to Mr. Chamberlain the following message:—"Victoria congratulates you heartily on the successful passage of the ...

    Article : 55 words
  34. CHINESE DESERTERS FROM KIAOCHAU.

    Many men of the Chinese regiment at Kiaochau, the German possession in the Bhantung Peninsula, are deserting. ...

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  35. THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CAMPAIGN.

    The federal campaign is being vigoronly prosecuted, The women are keenly interested, and are applying in great numbers daily for electoral cer[?]ficates, Sir James Lee Steere addressed a gathering of ...

    Article : 85 words
  36. QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. M'Langhlia asked the Premier:—"Will the Government take the opinion of this House before Bending the Naval Brigade as a land force to assist the allied ...

    Article : 515 words
  37. WAR RESERVES FOR AUSTRALIA.

    In a letter to the "Times," MajorGeneral French, commanding the forces in New South Wales, outlines a scheme of war reserves suitable for Australia. ...

    Article : 38 words
  38. MILITARY SERVICE BILL.

    A bill relating to militury service in South Airica by members of the police force or Public Service has been circulated. It previdcs for the reappointment of persons who have been policemen and have lett for ...

    Article : 336 words
  39. MISS REGINA NAGEL.

    Miss Regina Nagel, the Melbourne vocalist, bas made her debut in London, and has ac[?]eved a success. ...

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  40. SYDNEY LABOUR COUNCIL.

    A meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held last evening at the Trades Hall. There was a large [?]ttendance, and Mr. T. Thrower occupied the clair It was decided to discuss the cluuses of the Industrial ...

    Article : 140 words
  41. TROUBLE IN ASHANTI.

    Sir F. M. Hodgson, Governor of the Gold Coast, Lady Hodgson, and his party, who left Kumasi on June 23, have reached Cape Coast Castle. ...

    Article : 40 words
  42. INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.

    At a well-attended mealing held last night the Mayor presiding, it was decided to form a local branch of the Indian Famine Relief Fund A liberal response was made to appeals for subscriptions. ...

    Article : 235 words
  43. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL.

    The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has dismissed with costs the appeal in the case of Allan v. Morrison. ...

    Article : 26 words
  44. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 234 words
  45. THE TALLOW MARKET.

    At the weekly sales of Australasian tallow 1375 casks were offered and 450 casks were sold. Prices of all kinds were unchanged as follows:—Fine mutton, 27s ...

    Article : 51 words
  46. NEW SOUTH WALES BUSHMEN.

    A cable has been received by the Governor from Lieutenant-General Sir Frederiok Carrington, in command of the Bushmen's Division, dated Bulswayo, July 11, stating that on July 7 ...

    Article : 205 words
  47. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The first shooting of the quarter in connection with the Penrith Civilian Rifle Club took place yesterday for Mr. R. Lennox's trophy The principal scorers wore:—W. Lennox, H. Coombs, R. Purcell, ...

    Article : 90 words
  48. THE NAVAL BRIGADE OFFER.

    Considerable surprise was occasioned in the city resterday at the announcement that very few men of the naval forces had signified their intention of volunteering for service in Chi[?] in terms of Mr. ...

    Article : 606 words
  49. THE WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales yesterday the following prices were realised for the undermentioned representative dips:—Mokanger, 7?d; Till Till, 7½d; Canally, ...

    Article : 47 words
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